GUS GRISSOM MERCURY-REDSTONE CAPSULE LOSS 1961 PICTORIAL YURI GAGARIN CELEBRITY

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Here you have A FASCINATING BIT of VINTAGE SPACE EXPLORATION MEMORABILIA! Please...SEE THE SCANS! This is VIRGIL GUS GRISSOM and YURI GAGARIN featured in a complete 1961 issue of THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS! A one-page pictorial has two photos of helicopters at the splashdown site of Gus Grissom. One is the copter attempting to hold onto the sinking capsule; one shows Grissom hanging beneath the copter as he is hauled up. At the base of the page are two photos of YURI GAGARIN, first man in space. In one he waves during a parade in Warsaw. In the other he is being kissed by actress Gina Lollobrigida… This issue also has a one-page piece on a new radio telescope from Manchester University in Australia… This is a beautiful photo journal of Great Britain with news and images of the day throughout the United Kingdom and the world. This is packed with photos of people, places and history being made. The Illustrated London News measures just over 10 inches X 14 inches which allows for larger photos. This is a news stand edition. This is in very fine shape. Not mint but gently read. This still is covered by the advertising pages that protect the more historical contents. A great historical piece! Take it home with you! Winner, please add .00 for media mail postage and wonderful packaging. Overseas buyers will pay first class international postage. GOOD LUCK! Please Check Out My Ebay Store For More Illustrated London News and Other Memorabilia! THANKS! 782988